by Liesl HaysMost businesses recognize the importance of hiring the right person, but day-to-day demands leave little time to focus on strategic recruiting. It is estimated the cost of recruiting, onboarding and hiring a new employee is $240,000 (SHRM, 2017). This...
How did you get started in Parks and Recreation more than 16 years ago?My first job in municipal Parks & Recreation started right here in Lee’s Summit. In 2000 I lived in St. Louis and was looking for a career change. I applied for an entry-level Recreation...
by John Beaudoin”The Old Reliable” ““ as they always called the Bank of Lee’s Summit ““ has been in business for 150 years.And while that former Bank of Lee’s Summit ““ now known as Security Bank ““ has changed names,...
by Beth BahnerIt is obvious when you walk into Peace Partnership ““ a Lee’s Summit non-profit counseling practice ““ and meet Dr. Jon Thompson, that you are not in a typical doctor’s office. From the introduction, “Please call me...
by John BeaudoinLand3 Studio might be the quietest, creative-functioning firm in downtown Lee’s Summit. In business a solid decade now, co-founder Bob Bushyhead said that’s kind of the nature of the business.Unassuming. Methodical. Creative. The team of...
by Breanne ZapienThis is the year you will knock on every prospect’s door. You will deliver homemade cookies, and explain why they should buy from you. This is going to work, you can feel it! If only you could sit face-to-face with your ideal customer and serve...
